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Last night (527) WMNF presented the film FLOW at the Tampa Pitcher Show (thanks to Wayne Valenti for underwriting the cost of the film!). What did you think of the film? Should we sponsor another showing? What did you think of the talk-back sessio...

In honor of the reformed Dolls coming to St. Petersburg on Tuesday, June 9th, Surface Noise will spin lots-o-New York Dolls and solo projects...and feature an interview DJ LoungeLaura Taylor did with David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain....the spe...

Paul Barco, Sr. tells his daughter, Paula Barco, how he was born in St. Petersburg in 1916. He remembers his very exacting father, and what happened after Paulâs brief career playing hookey in the third grade.

Professional clowns Jackie LeClaire and Chuck Sidlow recall what happened when one of their colleagues was given the choice, âDo you want to smoke pot, or be a clown in the Greatest Show on Earth?â

Hosts of WMNFâs Womenâs Show, Mary Glenney tells Arlene Engelhardt how she found out long after he died that her grandfather was a skillful poker player who both made and lost their family fortunes.

Heatwave tales come full circle. Bo Diddley played Heatwave in 1984, the first national artist to play Heatwave. Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) is headlining Heatwave in 2009 and was not born when Bo rocked the Heatwave. See this amazing photo o...

Kinobe(pronounce Chee-no-bay)is a young musician from Uganda. His band Soul Beat Africa are some of Africa's best young musicians, schooled in traditional music but influenced by modern world music. This is their first North American tour. They ...

WMNF listeners know Chuck Prophet as one of the most creative, under-recognized artists in music- and a great live performer. Chuck had the opportunity to play the prestigious spot on the David Letterman show - and hit it for a home run. Watch...

Here's a short video of Trombone Shorty with an example of the amazing energy he and his band put out on stage (at Tipitina's). His set at the 2007 Tropical Heatwave was mind-blowing. With his charisma, chops, and command of a stage, he is set t...